Medieval Indian History MCQs
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations.
1. The death of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb occurred at which among the following places?
[A] Agra
[B] Bijapur
[C] Ahmednagar
[D] Pune
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Correct Answer: C [ Ahmednagar ]
Notes:
Aurangzeb had died in Ahmednagar on 20 February 1707 at the age of 88. Unlike other earlier Mughals, he was buried in a modest open-air grave in Khuldabad, which shows his deep devotion to his Islamic beliefs.
2. Which of the following ports during ancient / medieval era were situated on the west coast of South India?
- Kaveripattinam
- Korkai
- Musiri
- Tondi
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2
[B] 2, 3
[C] 3, 4
[D] 2, 3, 4
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Correct Answer: C [3, 4]
Notes:
Musiri and Tondi were situated on the west coast of South India.
3. “Sur Sagar”, a treatise on music was written during the reign of which of the following Mughal emperors?
[A] Humayun
[B] Akbar
[C] Jahanagir
[D] Shahjahan
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Correct Answer: B [Akbar]
Notes:
Surdas was born somewhere between 1478 and 1483; and died somewhere between 1579 and 1584. He was contemporary of Akbar (reign. 1556-1605). Thus, Sur Sagar was composed during his reign. Tulsidas was also a contemporary of Akbar.
4. Babur, the founder of the mighty Mughal Empire traced his lineage from :
[A] Timur from paternal line and Chengiz Khan from Maternal Line
[B] Chengiz Khan from Paternal Line and Timur from Maternal line
[C] Chagatai Turks from paternal and maternal side.
[D] Mongoloids from paternal and Maternal side
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Correct Answer: A [Timur from paternal line and Chengiz Khan from Maternal Line]
Notes:
Babur is the founder of Mughal Empire. He Traced his lineage from paternal line and Chengiz Khan from Maternal Line.
5. In whose times the Mughal Empire reached its territorial climax ?
[A] Akbar
[B] Shah Jahan
[C] Aurangzeb
[D] Bahadur Shah I
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Correct Answer: C [Aurangzeb]
Notes:
The Mughal empire reached territorial climax during the reign of Aurangzeb. He ruled from 1658 to 1707. Aurangzeb policies lead to the dissolution of the empire.
6. Which among the following is best example of Vijaynagar Art?
[A] Hampi
[B] Pattadakal
[C] Amaravati
[D] Puri
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Correct Answer: A [Hampi]
Notes:
Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It was build by the Vijayanagara Empire. On the south bank of the River Tungabhadra is the 7th-century Hindu Virupaksha Temple was build.
7. Mir Bakshi was the officer in Akbar’s reign with which of the following responsibilities?
[A] Revenue Collection
[B] Payment of salaries
[C] Head of the military administration
[D] Head of Nobility
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Correct Answer: C [Head of the military administration]
Notes:
Mir Bakshi was the Head of the military administration in the reign of Akbar’s reign. The mir bakshi was in charge of intelligence gathering, and also made recommendations to the emperor for military appointments and promotions.
8. After the attack of Mahmud of Ghazanavi, who among the following reconstructed the Somnath Temple?
[A] Bhimraja -I
[B] Bhimdev
[C] Mularaj I
[D] Jay Singh Siddharaaj
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Correct Answer: B [Bhimdev]
Notes:
After the attack of Mahmud of Ghazani, Bhimdev reconstructed the Somnath Temple.In 1024, the Somnath temple was constructed by Mularaja which was devastated by the famous Afghan ruler, Mahmud of Ghazni, who invaded the pantheon beyond the Thar Desert.
9. Which among the following is a incorrect statement regarding market regulations by Ala-ud-din Khilji?
[A] The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market
[B] They vanished immediately after the death of the sultan
[C] The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji’s market reforms were oriented more towards administrative and military necessities than internal restructuring. He was expected to ensure that necessities of life, especially food-grains, to be available to the city folk at fair or reasonable prices. The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market. They vanished immediately after the death of the sultan.The price controls were regulated on almost the entire market.
10. Chishti Order is a Sufi order which arose from Chisht, a small town in which among the following countries?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Turkmenistan
[C] Kazakhstan
[D] Uzbekistan
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Correct Answer: A [Afghanistan]
Notes:
The Chishti Order is a Sufi order which arose from Chisht, a small town near Herat, in western Afghanistan. It was founded by Abu Ishaq Shami in about 930 CE. Before returning to western Asia he trained and deputed the son of local emir, Abu Ahmad Abdal, under whose leadership the Chishtiyya flourished as a regional mystical order. Moinuddin Chishti is credited with laying its foundations in India. Other famous saints of the Chishti Order are Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki, Fariduddin Ganjshakar, Nizamuddin Auliya and Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir Kalyari.
